Evelyn L. Fitch

Jeanerette—A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Friday, August 21, 2020, at 1:00 pm at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church located on St. Nicholas Street in Jeanerette. Father Alexander Albert is the celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery.

The family request that visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 beginning at 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at David Funeral Home of Jeanerette. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 11.00 am.

A native and lifelong resident of Jeanerette, Evelyn was born on July 9, 1934 to Lawless “Crim” Landry and Sarah Mannina Landry.

Evelyn L. Fitch, age 86, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 5:19 pm at Iberia Medical Center.

Evelyn loved playing cards and her favorite game was Bourre’. She enjoyed family gatherings, watching football, and going places with her travel buddy and dear friend, Barbara Lasseigne. She had a special love for animals, especially her cats. Evelyn was also a celebrated state runner up in tennis during her younger years.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Jenny F. Paine and husband, Steve, of Pierre Part, Jimmie Fitch, Jr. and wife, Carol, of Loreauville, Janice F. Verret and husband, Danny, of Lydia and Jeannine F.  Morris and husband, Scott, of Jeanerette; sister, Rita L. Boutte of New Iberia; grandchildren, Tony Paine, Sarah Sotile, Katie Paine, Christi Sanders, Traci Fitch, Laci Fitch, Jacob Fitch, Devin Verret, Madeleine Morris, Thomas Morris and 15 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jimmie Fitch, Sr.; her parents, Lawless “Crim” and Sarah Mannina Landry, and a son, Joel Fitch.

Serving as pallbearers are Stephen Paine, Danny Verret, Scott Morris, Tony Paine, Thomas Morris, Devin Verret, Jason Fontenot and R.P. Fitch.

The family of Evelyn L. Fitch wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Iberia Medical Center Covid Unit and ICU.  A very special thank you to Kelley Perez for her comfort to Evelyn and the family during this difficult time.

In order to help keep the community safe we will honor the July 13, 2020 Louisiana Mandates.  All families and their guests are required to wear a face covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St. 337-276-5151 is in charge of arrangements.